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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 01:38 AM
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Squeaky windows

My CLK 320 coupe's driver and passenger window "squeak" when rolled up or down after they've gotten wet. (I vaguely remember that someone had a similar problem on this forum, but I can't locate it.) Is this normal or is this something that my dealer (or I) can fix?

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 04:05 AM
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It has to do with the abrasive window moldings, but unless your windows are tinted, it's not worth changing. It shouldn't squeak too much.
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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Squeaky windows

When my windows squeak I find that cleaning both the inside and outside of the glass helps considerably.
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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SMV wrote
My CLK 320 coupe's driver and passenger window "squeak" when rolled up or down after they've gotten wet.
If the windows do not squeak when the doors are open and squeak only when doors are closed, apply silicone spray to the upper rubber moldings.

I did this, - and the squeaks disappeared.

ps:

On my former 2001 SL500, the squeaks only disappeared AFTER removing the window tinting. But that vehicle had many things wrong with it.

I am so glad that I have a CLK.

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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I had a similar problem with my 2002 CLK320 coupe. The techs at the MBs told me that its' the molding ( like mach430 said ). saying that its' still new and takes some times to wear in. They said they'lll check the windows again at service A, and still the squaeking noise dont stop, they'll replace the windows.


Hope this helps
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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If your windows are tinted, don't wait for them to break in. The only thing that will break is your moldings. Get them replaced with softer ones.
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